Elemi oil is extracted from the resin of Canarium luzonicum of the Burseraceae family. It grows widely in Philippines.



Elemi oil has a citrus-like smell, a bit spicy.

Elemi can be useful with respiratory complaints such as bronchitis, dry cough and excess mucus.It is also helpful in cases of heavy perspiration, cuts, wounds and skin infections. Elemi oil is said to rejuvenate the skin.

In perfumery,It blends well with Clarysage,Frankincense,Rosemerry,Myrrh and Lavender.

The chemical composition [ in percentage] of major components is as follows;

Alpha & Beta-Pinene-5-7

Sabinene-1-2

Alpha & Beta-Phellandrene-5-7

Myrcene-1-2

Para-Cymene-7-8

Limonene-25-30

Elemol-15-20

Elemicin-10-12